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May 03 2025HEALTH

How Did COVID-19 Affect the Mental Health of Asian Healthcare Workers?

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a tough time for everyone. But for healthcare workers in Taiwan, Indonesia, and Vietnam, it was especially hard. A recent study looked into how these workers were feeling. It turns out, many were dealing with anxiety and depression. This isn't too surprising. After all

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May 03 2025HEALTH

The Immune System's Struggle Against Liver Cancer

The immune system usually fights off illnesses. But when it comes to liver cancer, it faces a tough opponent. This type of cancer, known as hepatocellular carcinoma, is tricky. It often goes undetected until it's too late. This makes it hard to treat with standard methods. However, there's a new too

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May 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Xbox Series X and S: The Price Drop Opportunity

Gamers have a small window to grab a deal on Xbox Series consoles. Microsoft recently bumped up the prices, but not all stores have followed suit. Dell is still selling the digital Xbox Series X with 1TB storage for $449. 99. That is a $100 saving compared to the new price tag. Meanwhile, Walmart ha

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May 03 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Safety: Why Placebos Matter

The Health and Human Services department has made a surprising announcement. They want new vaccines to go through a specific type of testing before they are approved. This testing involves giving half of the participants a placebo, which is usually just a saltwater shot. This is to compare result

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May 03 2025HEALTH

Tuberculosis: The Mystery of Hidden Infections

Tuberculosis, or TB, is a sneaky disease. It can hide in the body, making it tough to spot. Doctors often use sputum cultures to find TB bacteria. But sometimes, these tests come up empty, even when TB is present. This is where things get tricky. New, super-sensitive tests like GeneXpert MTB/RIF Ult

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May 02 2025HEALTH

Measles Strikes Again: A Wake-Up Call for Vaccination

Measles has made a surprising comeback, and it's causing quite a stir. A recent baseball game in Texas, attended by nearly 40, 000 people, has become the epicenter of a potential measles outbreak. The unidentified patient, who attended the Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game on April 19, has

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May 02 2025HEALTH

When is the ER the Right Choice?

The emergency room is a critical part of the healthcare system. It is there for those who need immediate, life-saving care. However, it is often crowded with people who do not need urgent care. This can put a lot of pressure on the system. One way to ease this strain is to direct these patients

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May 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Broadway's Big Night: 2025 Tony Awards Showdown

Broadway fans woke up to exciting news on a recent Thursday. Three musicals stole the show with the most Tony Award nominations. "Buena Vista Social Club, " "Death Becomes Her, " and "Maybe Happy Ending" each received 10 nods. These shows are clearly the front-runners this year. But they're not alon

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May 02 2025CELEBRITIES

Alec Baldwin's Controversial Western Finally Hits Screens

The western film "Rust, " starring Alec Baldwin, is finally out. It is available for streaming on various platforms for a fee of $14. 99. It will also be shown in select theaters. The film's release comes after a long delay due to a tragic incident on set. In October 2021, Baldwin accidentally s

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May 02 2025SCIENCE

The Role of TDP-43 Mutations in ALS

ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a tough condition. It's linked to unusual clumps in brain cells. These clumps are made of a protein called TDP-43. Some changes in the TDP-43 protein are connected to ALS. Two specific changes, N352S and S352p, are known to cause problems. N352S is when one part of t

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